Michael Coleman

Michael E Coleman brings a wealth of industry experience as a musician, performer, songwriter, band â€“director, publisher, and promoter producing his band Musicole w/Michael C. A native of Benton Harbor, Michigan, he is a self-taught musician who began playing guitar in 1971. He attended Columbia school of Broadcasting as a radio announcer after graduating from LaSalle high school in 1975.

Coleman played with the likes of R&B legends Clarence Carter (â€œPatchesâ€, â€œStrokinâ€, etc.), The Platters (â€œOnly Youâ€, â€œThe Great Pretender, etc.), and The Impressions (â€œPeople Get Readyâ€, â€œItâ€™s Alrightâ€, â€œAmenâ€, etc.). He performed in the Indiana University Jazz Ensemble, and co-founded â€œCongressional Funkâ€ who became an opening act for many greats through out the Midwest circuit. He also toured with â€œTangie â€˜Nâ€™ Tommieâ€ from Columbus, Ohio where he relocated to Houston, Texas to work with â€œArchie Bell & The Drellsâ€.

Through out the 90â€™s, Coleman played guitar on Scotia Prince Cruise lines where the floorshow consisted of TV commercials and excerpts. He also had a stint on New Yorkâ€™s Broadway where he sang on â€œThe Phantom of the Operaâ€, â€œGreaseâ€, and â€œA Tribute to Motownâ€.

In 2000, Coleman began producing and directing, while also performing in Musicole w/Michael C., a premiere show band in Nevada. While having